#189 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 11 (with Ollie Lovell)

In this conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell discuss
various teaching strategies and approaches. They cover topics
such as the importance of choosing effective examples, the
benefits of using green smoothies for breakfast, and the concept
of hands-up cold call. They also explore the idea of starting
with general examples instead of easy specific cases, and how
this can improve student understanding and engagement. Overall,
the conversation highlights the importance of thoughtful planning
and effective teaching practices. Teachers often spend too much
time on questions where understanding is secure and not enough
time on questions where understanding is not secure. This can be
a result of relying on cold call or hands up instead of using
mini whiteboards to assess understanding. It can also stem from a
desire to probe further and ensure complete understanding, even
when the majority of students have already grasped the concept.
This can lead to a missed opportunity to address areas of
struggle and allocate time more effectively.





Time-stamps
Choice of examples (08:53) Hands-up Cold Call (26:14) My
5-point charter (40:06) Behaviour systems (56:10) The teacher
mistake (1:07:00)




You can view the show notes here:
mrbartonmaths.com/blog/tools-and-tips-for-teachers-11/